Syngenta Pakistan Limited, has successfully launched the updated version of its “Cropwise Grower” app which will allow the farmers to conveniently detect and diagnose crop pests & diseases.
Syngenta Pakistan Limited, a leading agriculture innovation and technology company – providing crop protection, biologicals, seeds, crop-enhancement products and digital services to millions of Pakistani farmers, has successfully launched the updated version of its “Cropwise Grower” app which will now allow the farmers to conveniently detect and diagnose crop pests & diseases by simply taking a picture of a crop while also guiding farmers about the recommended products and application technology – all in 5 seconds time with over 93% accuracy versus the usual human accuracy of 72%.
This ‘Snap, Diagnosis and Solution’ feature, powered by an artificial intelligence technology company called Plantix gives a competitive edge to the Cropwise Grower app among all the other locally-available apps – this is a first-of-its-kind offering in the crop protection industry.
The Cropwise Grower app also provides growers with access to agronomic advice, weather forecasts, recommendations on choosing the right time for spraying during the day. More than a mobile app, it will serve as a digitally-enabled ecosystem to provide farmers with all the resources they need to succeed.
Syngenta Pakistan is a subsidiary of Syngenta Participations AG, Basel, Switzerland. The principal activities of the company includes formulation, repacking, marketing and distribution of agricultural products – Seeds, Crop Protection and Enhancement Products.
Syngenta Pakistan is the market leader in Crop Protection and Seeds business. Our portfolio includes insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, bio-stimulants, seed protection and other crop enhancement products as well as hybrid seeds. Syngenta Pakistan’s offers complete solutions for all major crops including (but not restricted to) Cotton, Wheat, Rice, Sugarcane, Corn, Vegetables and Fruits.
Syngenta revolves around addressing the challenges faced by growers in order to contribute towards sustainable agriculture growth and subsequently providing greater food security. It is trusted by farmers around the globe, to provide them assistance in producing healthy, premium crops and minimize the use of precious natural resources, whether they are growing cash crops, vegetables or flowers.
Originally published at Pakistan Observer